What can be said about file-encoding malware

CryptoManiac ransomware can be the ransomware that encrypted your files. Dangerous downloads and spam emails are the most probable way you got the infection. File-encoding malicious software is highly harmful piece of malevolent software as it encrypts data, and demands for money in exchange for getting them back. If ransomware analysts manage to crack the file-encrypting malicious software, they might make a free decryption tool, or if you have backup, file loss would not be an issue. You ought to know, however, that if those two options are unavailable, file loss would be unavoidable. By paying the ransom, you may not necessarily get your files back so keep that in mind if you decide to pay. It is probable that the cyber criminals will just take your money without decoding your data. It is your choice if you want to pay but complying with the demands when you are not even certain you will get something out of it is somewhat risky, therefore you ought to uninstall CryptoManiac ransomware instead.

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What does file-encrypting malware do

File-encrypting malware uses a very simple method to distribute its malevolence and that usually is spam email. Adjoining an infected file to an email and sending it to hundreds or even thousands of users is all that has to be done by malware creators in order to infect. As soon as the file attached is opened, the file-encoding malicious software will download onto the device. If you open all emails and attachments you get, your machine might be put at risk. You must become familiar with the signs of a malicious email, otherwise you will encounter a dangerous one someday. Be specially vigilant of senders pressuring you into opening the attachment. In general, be cautious as any email attachment that lands in your inbox may have ransomware. Another method to get infected with file-encrypting malware is by downloading from non-legitimate websites, which could be easily compromised. Only rely on official sites with legitimate downloads.

By the time you notice the file-encoding malware, it will be too late as it will have encrypted your files. Your images, documents and other files will become unopenable. The ransom note, which should appear after encryption, will explain what has happened and how the hackers believe you should continue. The note will claim that payments is needed so as to get your files back. Users, however, seem to forget who they’re doing business with and do not realize that putting trust in cyber criminals to stick to their word is rather dangerous. This is why paying is risky. Take into consideration that even after payment, the decoding program can not be necessarily sent to you. Don’t be shocked if you pay and get nothing in return, because really, what’s stopping criminals from just taking your money. Situations like this are why having backup is such an important thing, you wouldn’t need to worry about file loss, you might simply remove CryptoManiac ransomware. We recommend that you remove CryptoManiac ransomware and instead of giving into the requests, you buy backup.

CryptoManiac ransomware elimination

You are encouraged to obtain professional malware removal software and have it eliminate CryptoManiac ransomware for you. By hand CryptoManiac ransomware termination is very complex and if you don’t know what you are doing, you could end up endangering your device further. We should note, however, that the security application will not decrypt your data, it will only remove CryptoManiac ransomware

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Learn how to remove CryptoManiac ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Delete CryptoManiac ransomware via anti-malware
• Step 2. Delete CryptoManiac ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Delete CryptoManiac ransomware via anti-malware

• a) Windows 7/Vista/XP
• b) Windows 8/10

a) Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shut down → Restart.
2. When the PC starts loading, keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appear.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking.
4. When your computer loads, download anti-malware using your browser.
5. Use anti-malware to get rid of the ransomware.

b) Windows 8/10

1. Open the Start menu, press the Power logo.
2. Hold the key Shift and press Restart.
3. Then Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Start Settings.
4. Go down to Enable Safe Mode (or Safe Mode with networking).
5. Press Restart.
6. When your computer loads, download anti-malware using your browser.
7. Use anti-malware to get rid of the ransomware.

Step 2. Delete CryptoManiac ransomware using System Restore

• a) Windows 7/Vista/XP
• b) Windows 8/10

a) Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shut down → Restart.
2. When the PC starts loading, keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appear.
3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
4. In the window that appears, type in cd restore and press Enter.
5. Type in rstrui.exe and press Enter.
6. In the Window that appears, select a restore point and press Next. Make sure that restore point is prior to the infection.
7. In the confirmation window that appears, press Yes.

b) Windows 8/10

1. Open the Start menu, press the Power logo.
2. Hold the key Shift and press Restart.
3. Then Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Command Prompt.
4. Click Restart.
5. In the window that appears, type in cd restore and press Enter.
6. Type in rstrui.exe and press Enter.
7. In the window that appears, press Next, choose a restore point (prior to infection) and press Next.
8. In the confirmation window that appears, press Yes.

Step 3. Recover your data

• a) Method 1. Using Data Recovery Pro to recover files
• b) Method 2. Using Windows Previous Versions to recover files
• c) Method 3. Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

a) Method 1. Using Data Recovery Pro to recover files

1. Obtain Data Recovery Pro from the official website.
2. Install and open it.
3. Use the program to scan for encrypted files.
4. It files are recoverable, the program will allow you to do it.

b) Method 2. Using Windows Previous Versions to recover files

For this method to work, System Restore must have been enabled prior to infections.

1. Right-click on the file you want to recover.
2. Select Properties.
3. Go to the Previous Versions tab, select the version of the file you want, and click Restore.

c) Method 3. Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

Your operating system automatically creates shadow copies of your files so that you can recover files if your system crashed. It is possible to recover files this way after a ransomware attack, but some threats manage to delete the shadow copies. If you are lucky, you should be able to recover files via Shadow Explorer.

1. You need to download the Shadow Explorer program, which can be obtained from the official site, shadowexplorer.com.
2. Install and open it.
3. Select the disk where the files are located, choose the date, and when the folders with files appear, press Export.